Dr. Liam Funte, who has handled many autopsies in homicide cases, admitted to misconduct in an agreement he signed with the Maine Board of Medical Licensure.
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Augusta police found justified in January shooting death of armed Lewiston man who was shooting at them
The police officers who responded to the report of a break-in believed that Liban Mohamed posed an imminent threat of serious bodily injury or death when they returned fire and killed him, the attorney general’s office said.
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Three arrested in theft of ATM from Tubby’s Own Ice Cream in Wayne
The break-in to the Main Street shop was reported to police around 2:30 a.m. Thursday by guests staying in an Airbnb above the shop.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Judge rejects Auburn man’s efforts to move double-murder trial
Defense attorneys say pretrial publicity about the Poland slaying last year makes it impossible for their client to get a fair trial in Androscoggin County.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Local & State, Maine Crime
‘Ding dong ditch’ shooting victim released from hospital
Dominick Mellon, 18, of Bridgton has been issued a cease harassment notice and trespass warning. The alleged shooter, Vincent Martin, has been charged with felony assault and felony reckless conduct.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Lawyers for Lewiston shooting victims, survivors seek investigation by Pentagon
They call on Maine’s congressional delegation to push for a Department of Defense probe, arguing that the Army’s investigation and a review by the Army’s inspector general had a ‘narrow scope’ and offered ‘conflicting conclusions.’
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County judge sets bail at $10,000 for New York woman in connection to trafficking in cocaine, reckless conduct
Tasia R. Jackson, 29, of New York, New York said her mother could post the bail.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Five arrested in College Street drug bust in Lewiston
Police charge two with aggravated drug trafficking.
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Pittston man sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for accessing child pornography
Robert Brandt, 39, was sentenced in federal court to serve 18 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release and pay $18,000 in restitution as a result of his conviction for accessing child sexual assault material.
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Lewiston man gets 30 years for fatally shooting Lewiston woman
The victim’s family tells the judge the extent of their loss due to the defendant’s criminal conduct.